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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.07, 721.73 and 156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.07, 721.73 and 156.45 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.07 : 721.73 = 156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.07/721.73 = 156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.07x = 721.73 × 156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.07x = 112,913.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,913.88/481.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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